Horror legends including John Carpenter, Roger Corman and George A. Romero explain what ‘horror’ means to them.

The sticky blood used in horror films of this period became known as Kensington Gore – a jokey reference to the London street of the same name. While Hammer’s special recipe remains obscure, Mark demonstrates his own favourite method. Ingredients: 2 cups of Golden Syrup 1 cup of Water 10 teaspoons of Red food colouring A few drops of Blue food colouring A few drops of Yellow food colouring 10 tablespoons of Corn Flour Mint flavouring – to taste

Mark reflects on the life and work of Peter Cushing. The star of many Hammer productions, he was one of Britain’s most underrated screen actors. Behind his modest front lay an intense presence that made him a compelling and authentic leading man.

John Carpenter talks about the unexpected roots of his stark, creepy score for ‘Halloween’. And Mark wonders what might have been, had Carpenter recorded his original take on the theme.

Screenwriter David Seltzer reads one of the apocalyptic verses from his 1976 film ‘The Omen’. Purportedly taken from the Book of Revelation, they were in fact a complete fabrication.

Actor and writer Mark Gatiss embarks on a chilling voyage through European horror cinema. From the silent nightmares of German Expressionism in the wake of World War I to lesbian vampires in 1970s Belgium, from the black-gloved killers of Italy's bloody giallo thrillers to the ghosts of the Spanish Civil War, Mark reveals how Europe's turbulent 20th century forged its ground-breaking horror tradition. On a journey that spans the continent from Ostend to Slovakia, Mark explores classic filming locations and talks to the genre's leading talents, including directors Dario Argento and Guillermo del Toro.